How to pronounce laddu
Say it like LAD-oo. Laddu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce laddu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAD
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laddu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of laddu
American and British speakers say laddu in essentially the same way: /ˈlædu/ in the US and /ˈlʌduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHD-oo.
What does laddu mean?
- A ball-shaped sweet made with flour and sugar, popular in the Indian subcontinent.
Questions about saying laddu
How do you pronounce laddu?
Say LAD-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædu/. In British English it is /ˈlʌduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laddu?
Laddu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say laddu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlædu/ and the British form is /ˈlʌduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.